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Old 01-13-2011, 01:17 PM   #15 (permalink)
Jim-Bob
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Super-Metro! - '92 Geo Metro Base

$250 Pizza Delivery Car - '91 Geo Metro Base
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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic View Post
I don't think you are going to save money with an early hybrid Jim. The B13 Sentra (91-94) is an exceptional car, if you can find one that is in good shape. Of course the insurance cost is s huge factor.

That's more for insurance than my car and my home property taxes, Jeez.

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Mech
Insurance in Florida is completely out of control. Most homeowner's insurance is sold through Citizen's-which is run by the state- because major insurance companies will not touch it. Properly insured for wind storm, flood and fire/theft my house would run me $3-5k a year ( my home is not properly insured. The insurance only covers the mortgage). This is a house that has 1,000 square feet and a value of maybe $75-80k on a good day and $55k on a bad one. It's part of the reason I want out of this state. The taxes are low but the insurance is outrageous.
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(Note: the car sees 100% city driving and is EPA rated at 37 mpg city)

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